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Be Prepared… Be Very Prepared

Be Prepared… Be Very Prepared. For Hurricane Season!. 2007 Storm Predictions Very active hurricane season 17 named storms 9 hurricanes and 5 intense hurricanes. Read More About It At:.

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Be Prepared… Be Very Prepared

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  1. Be Prepared… Be Very Prepared For Hurricane Season!

  2. 2007 Storm Predictions Very active hurricane season 17 named storms 9 hurricanes and 5 intense hurricanes Read More About It At: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Atlantic_hurricane_season

  3. What is a Hurricane? http://www.floridadisaster.org/ Read More About It At…

  4. Track storms through NOAA weather satellites. Get the latest weather maps and learn how to protect yourself and your community from severe weather. Read More About It At: http://www.noaa.gov/stormwatch/

  5. 2007 Hurricane Names Andrea Barry ChantalDean Erin Felix Gabrielle Humberto Ingrid Jerry Karen Lorenzo How are Hurricanes Named? Read About It At: http://www.fema.gov/kids/hunames.htm

  6. Prepare Before A Hurricane Hits…

  7. What You Should Do If A Hurricane Is In Your Area: Listen to the radio or TV for more information.

  8. Secure your home, close storm shutters, and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.

  9. Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.

  10. If you are unable to evacuate, go to your safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:

  11. Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.

  12. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again.

  13. Close all interior doors — secure and brace external doors.

  14. Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level. Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.

  15. What if YOU need to evacuate an area? Read More About It At: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/

  16. should talk to your family about: • Where to meet outside your neighborhood if you must evacuate. • Where to call to "check in" if you become separated from your family during a disaster. • You should memorize the phone number of a favorite aunt or family member who lives in another state. • You would call there to report where you are so your family can find you.

  17. Pleasedon’t forget your pets… Hurricanes, tornadoes and floods don’t just affect you -- they also affect your pets. And your pets depend on you for their safety. http://www.fema.gov/kids/pets.htm Read More About It At:

  18. How are the Hurricane Categories Determined? Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Read More About It At: http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane See the animated version at: http://www.npr.org/news/specials/hurricane/ap/

  19. Learn More About Hurricanes! http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/

  20. Be Prepared! Hurricane Season June 1 - November 30

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